Good morning! I'm super excited to tell you that after all the encouragement I got last week from you guys, I decided to jump right in and host a paper pieced stars block of the month club for 2013, called Lucky Stars :)

Club members will get a PDF pattern for the block of the month on the 1st of every month, beginning on January 1st. The PDF patterns will include detailed piecing instructions, with photographs and diagrams, as well as the block template(s). You will receive two sets of block templates each month, one for a 12" finished block and one for a 6" finished block, giving you lots of flexibility for using these blocks not only in your BOM quilt but in other patchwork projects as well. To give you an idea of other ways to use these blocks, I used several 6" blocks to create zipper pouches for holiday gifts this year.

On December 26th, club members will receive a bonus practice block pattern, with basic paper piecing instructions to help you get started or brush up on paper piecing. I will be right there with each of you throughout the year to help you master this fantastic, fun quilting skill. And that's not all! I will be hosting Google Hangout chats throughout the year for members to chat and have a chance to share their successes, as well as any troubles that they're running into, with me and other club members.

From today until January 5th, I am going to run a special on membership for the BOM club - for only $10, you'll receive a total of 25 paper pieced star PDF templates, as well as support from yours truly. After January 5th, club registration will go up to $15 for the year.

What will you need for the club? Well, for starters, you'll need a computer and printer to print your patterns on. Unlike most PDF patterns that you can simply read from your computer or chosen e-reader, you will need to print the paper templates to sew on in order to work on each month's block. You'll also need some fabric that you love. How much? Good question. :) Foundation paper piecing is notorious for using up a lot of fabric, but I will be providing cutting instructions for each block to minimize waste.

I am only doing this because its you, NO I dont know you that well, and you dont know me that well but you were very kind to me on a purchase and a project and since then, I love cha, so welcome Texas ,,, I hate stars did I say that.. but I made and incredible Paper piece one that took 2 stitches per sq, so heck I can learn to love them.

This is exactly what I needed to get me going on paper piecing. I have only done a few blocks but have had a goal to get more comfortable with it. I am sure by the end of the year I will be feeling pretty good!! Thanks Elizabeth!!! I am so excited ;)

Oh boy. Well....I do want to. I really do. But I have never ever done paper piecing before and I'm not even sure I know exactly what it is. And I signed up for a creative writing course at the college starting next month, and I'm already in two bees. Dare I take this on?

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